Remedies for mood or sleep problems caused by elevated cortisol in antidepressant withdrawal adapted from The Mood Cure. SSRI withdrawal can trigger an abnormal cortisol surge that exacerbates anxiety and insomnia.

The key neurotransmitters that regulate our moods and appetite are made out of nutrients called amino acids. If you are eating three meals a day with plenty of protein, your positive moods and freedom from cravings can be maintained. But many people need to kick-start a brain repair job.